1915-2015 , 100 year commemoration for ANZAC day

Last Friday we commemorated the 100th anniversary of WW1 and the battle fought so bravely by our Anzac troops at Gallipoli in Turkey.  We had a very special albeit wet Assembly which unfortunately had to be held in our hall.

The scene had been carefully set with lawns freshly planted and mowed and crosses marked with locals names who had  lost their lives in WW1.
We walked in single file past the crosses to pay our respects before meeting in the hall. The assembly was led by children and was a lovely mix of reflection and song. 
We had  talked, discussed and read, to give the children an understanding behind Anzac Day. We were even fortunate to have Logan bring his fathers medals and army hats to share with us.
 

Here are some of our stories...
 

ANZAC Day

We all remember when the troops died and they are still dying now. 

100 years ago there was a war and thousands of people died and it turned into a sad world.

They might have been scared and some were only 17 years old!

There was nowhere to run so a lot of them got shot.

It was sad as.

Addie

Anzac Day

They dug yucky trenches and they lived with the mice and rats.

They landed at dawn. It was 100 years ago.

There were big cliffs and there was nowhere to run.

All the boats had gone.

It was sad.

Ava

Anzac Day

Anzac day is sad because it is about the war.

The war is sad because they fight with guns.

They have to make houses in the cracks in the dirt and live there.

100 years ago they fought in the war at Gallipoli.

Riley

Anzac Day

On Saturday 25^th it is Anzac day.

I remember the people that died in the war.

It was a sad war.

They lived in trenches.  The trenches were horrible.

The soldiers went on a boat and they came to the wrong beach.  There were big huge cliffs.

There was nowhere to run.

Sophie

Anzac Day

100 years ago there was a war.  10,000 people died in that war. 

The Anzac people had to use stabber guns to not get shot.

The date was 1915.

Tomorrow is our celebration but the real celebration is on Saturday.

I would feel sad too if I was in the war.

Anzac stands for Australia, New Zealand Army Corps.

There was lots of blood on the beach where they landed.

I remember the people that died.

Teo

Anzac day

The soldiers went to the wrong place.

I remember the troops that died and it was sad when they got there.

They had nowhere to run.

There were big as cliffs and the Turks were shooting down.

They died!

Alea

 

 

The children created a beautiful wreath and colourful poppies for the ceremony which now hangs proudly in our classroom.

A meaningful week of remembrance.

Kay

 

 

Education Outside The Classroom 2015

Although this seems ages ago now the memories and the fun times we shared are still as alive as if it was yesterday. It really was a week full of highlights and different experiences, which we all, children and adults alike, took delight in sharing with each other. From the wonderful meandering walk through neighbouring driveways to get to the Haumoana Petting Zoo, and the amazing assortment of hands-on animals that we could lead or pet or just feed, to the excited faces seeing the children dress up in clothes from 100 years ago at the museum. And then of course to begin our week was the Arataki Honey Farm and the different experiences associated with that, learning about the importance of bees, making candles and bringing home our own pot of honey. Wow and of course there was more…

I will enclose a few of the childrens thoughts about the week and afew photos which could be difficult as there are heaps!

Last week we went on an adventure and we went on lots of them! The Haumoana Zoo was my favourite because we saw emu and we got to hold a guinee pig.  That was the best!  We even got to play on the playground. It was a long walk there and we found pinecones and we found lots of feathers.  It was fantastic.  I like the Haumoana Zoo.                               Ava

At EOTC week I liked the Haumoana Zoo because I liked all the animals.  My favourite was the horse because it was soft.                           Morgan

Last week we went to Arataki Honey and the Museum and it was fun.  I liked it when we dressed up also I liked the Farm Yard Zoo.  I loved everything!  I went back to Arataki Honey Farm and I got some treats. It was a toy bee and some bee rubbers.                                                   Emily

Last week we went to the Haumoana Farmyard Zoo.  I liked the Highland bull. He came all the way from Scotland and his red hair covered his eyes and he had big as horns.  The llama had big bottom teeth and the horse had a big head.                                      Jokarvin

Last week we had EOTC week.  EOTC week means adventures.  My favourite was the Haumoana Zoo.  EOTC week was awesome.  My favourite animal at the zoo was the bull and the horses and the llamas.  Who went with us were Room 8, Room 1 and Room 3.  Then we went back to school.  I ate lunch and then I had a play.  It was a long walk.                                          Teo

 

 

Arataki Honey Farm

Walking to the Farmyard Zoo

Fun at the Farmyard Zoo

 

 

 

 

 

 



The boys at the mueseum

 

The girls in their frocks

Thanks to everyone who participated in this fantastic week. We couldn't have done it without you.

Kay Foley :)